Toll plan hits bump in the road

• Nathan Benefield
• July 25, 2007

More on the US House’s action to stop tolling of I-80 from the Patriot News. The federal law would mean that federal funds currently going to the state for…

Media

Taxes & Economy

Transportation Letter to Gov. Rendell and the General Assembly

• July 14, 2007

CF expresses concerns over transportation bill July 14, 2007 The Honorable Edward G. RendellOffice of the GovernorCommonwealth of PennsylvaniaHarrisburg, PA 17120 Members of the General AssemblyCommonwealth…

Press Release

Budget Updates

• Nathan Benefield
• June 30, 2007

Some stories on the state budget negotiations:Patriot NewsPost-GazetteInquirer/APAP on tolling I-80, quoting PennDot study from two years ago: “Based on the long…

Media

Eliminate the turnpike commission

• Nathan Benefield
• April 19, 2007

Sen. Jane Orie in the Post-Gazette on the waste in the Turnpike Commission and why it would be more efficient to run the turnpike – or oversee a lease…

Media

Turnpike boss opposes proposed merger with PennDOT

• Nathan Benefield
• April 10, 2007

Post Gazette story on PA Turnpike chief Joseph Brimmeier opposing Sen. Jane Orie’s plan to put the Turnpike under PennDOT control. This would shock no one. And while the…

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The Benefits of Leasing the Pennsylvania Turnpike

• Matthew Brouillette
• March 21, 2007

MARCH 20, 2007 Thank you Senator Madigan and members of the Senate Transportation Committee for this opportunity to share with you why the Commonwealth Foundation believes that leasing the Pennsylvania…

Testimony

Public Union Democracy

What to do About the Transportation Crisis?

• Nathan Benefield
• September 18, 2006

The Pennsylvania Transportation and Funding Reform Commission is currently holding hearings on the funding “crisis” in transportation. From 1995-96 to 2005-06, while inflation increased 28%, transportation spending in the state…

Commentary

Public Union Democracy

Pennsylvania Businesses Can Now Spend Less Time In The Courtroom

• Matthew Brouillette
• June 21, 2002

By their very nature, businesspeople are willing to take significant risks to compete in the marketplace. Indeed, every day the profit motive compels people to invest their life savings in…

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